It’s not yet clear whether the referendum will pass, but there are still plenty of innovators working with that plant family to make really high value food and fibre products.
While THC is the thing that gets you high, hemp has CBD and that compound is all the rage overseas for those looking for pain relief, help in recovery from injury or to settle their mind.
One Taranaki company has paired CBD with Manuka honey. Covid-19 has people the world over looking for natural supplements that can help them stave off or recover from illness, so there are many opportunities for New Zealand innovators.
And, while the jury’s still out on whether we’ll be able to get high any time soon, the sky’s the limit for these high-value products.
Bryan Gibson
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